Layout Workbook 3
This week we’re going to look at how margins can determine timing and sequencing in North American comic books.
Article Archive
An Introduction to Gekiga, 6970 A.D.
A long buried time capsule contains hints of both a theory of communication and a utopian vision implicit in Gekiga.
Hauntology and the Invisibles Part II
Part two of a meditation on The Invisibles, spectres of the past, and the tone of the future.
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (3/23/11 – Multifarious Chills!)
Killer clowns! Buried publishers! Evil boots! Second printings! NEW COMICS.
Layout Workbook 2
This week we’re going to look at how the 6 x 9-inch printed live area situates itself on the North American comic book page and spread.
The Latest From Revival House
Rob reviews two new releases from the publisher Revival House: Trigger #2, by Mike Bertino; and Everything Unseen Parts 1-3 by Drew Beckmeyer.
THIS WEEK IN COMICS! (3/16/11 – Winds of Change)
The last time I saw Matthias Schultheiss, plus all your favorite upcoming comics, unless you hate them.
Switching Between Languages: An Interview with MariNaomi
An interview with the Bay Area cartoonist and author of Kiss & Tell: A Romantic Resume, Ages 0 to 22.
It’s Much Sunnier Here
I write to you from Little Torch Key, Florida, where I’m on a little family “vacay”. But don’t get smart, I’m still watching you!
Racism as a Stylistic Choice and other Notes
Some notes on race and comics which attempt to bring some nuance and complexity to a frustrating debate by bringing some historical facts to the table.
Layout Workbook
We’ll be looking at paper sizes available for making comics on American photocopier machines. So bust out your ruler, triangle, and compass.
Dick Locher and Dick Tracy
After 28 years drawing and/or writing Dick Tracy, Dick Locher is giving up stewardship of the iconic comic strip.
Vanessa Davis: Day Five
The fifth day in a week of the life of cartoonist Vanessa Davis.
